conference Archives - Twenty Something Plus

November 20, 2014

Cosmo’s Fun Fearless Life

Every now and then there are moments when you just know that you are exactly where you are supposed to be.

For me, being at Cosmo’s Fun Fearless Life in NYC was one of those moments.

At first, I wasn’t so sure…

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy buff shirtless guys, but I wasn’t sure exactly what I had gotten myself into. Leave it to Cosmo to start of with a bang(ing bunch of hotties)!

But as Cosmo’s Editor in Chief Joanna Coles, took the stage, it was made abundantly clear that I needed to be sitting exactly where I was.

And while there was truly something for everyone, I left feeling like that I had permission to dream BIG and the tools to go out and make those dreams a reality.

From the speaker + panels, to the networking sessions. To learning that my twenties matter, how to channel my inner mentor…

Even the cocktail party in Hearst Tower.

Every second.

All of it.

Not mention the amazing swag from Maybelline + Express!

And the Origami Owl necklace I got to make at the VIP cocktail party.

I truly can have the fun fearless life that I want. And so can you! All you need is “attitude and drive”.

My next stop? New York…

More on Cosmo’s Fun Fearless Life Weekend:

+ 10 Reasons to Attend

+ What to Wear

+ 11 Highlights

+ 12 Inspiring Quotes

+ 19 Stunning Street Style Looks

October 13, 2014

Spark Sessions Conference

Lately my passport has been burning a hole in my pocket. I mean I’ve traveled, but I have never been to Canada. Yes, I know that I live in Vermont, and yes, I do realize how sad that is.

Spark Sessions is hosting their fashion and beauty blogger conference next month and having a giveaway on their blog for a change to attend! Now, that being said, what better of an excuse to visit my neighbors up north, than a blog conference?!

The only better question to ask? What would I wear?

Day 1

Day 1 by twentysomethingplus featuring black stretch leggings

Top / Old Navy black stretch legging / Steve Madden steve-madden shoes

Day 2

Day 2 by twentysomethingplus featuring a midi skirt

Zara midi skirt / Old Navy black boots / Women’s Crew-Neck Sweaters | Old Navy

I like to keep my looks simple when I travel, but simple does not by any means have to be meh. Accessorizing is always a little bit trickier for me, so I basically pack everything I own and decide the morning of what I want to wear. How would you accessorize these outfits?

Feature image for this post was obtained from the Spark Sessions blog.

June 14, 2014

packing + prepping for Alt SLC

When I heard that Martha Stewart, yes THE Martha Stewart, was going to be a keynote speaker at this year’s Altitude Summit Salt Lake City I died. And then I entered every single contest in attempt to score the chance to attend.

I must be a cat, because I then found out that not only did I win (Thank you, Instagram and #altsummit_yellow!), but also that Joy Cho, yes THE Joy Cho, was going to be the other keynote speaker (Note to self: Make sure to pack Blog Inc.)! I died twice more.

Booked my flight, roundtrip. Had a minor panic attack (literally, anxiety will do that to you) after learning that the hotel where Alt SLC is taking place was full. Thankfully, I was able to find a hotel right down the street.

Prepping for Alt SLC was more or less a breeze. Blog cards? Check. Print schedule + highlight first, second, and third choice sessions? Check + color coded.

Packing is another story.

Did you know that you can only have one (1) quart sized ziplock bag for liquids? AND that each of those liquids must be in a container of less than 3.4oz? Seriously?? Who came up with this?! Clearly not a female + at the very least not me!

I have only ever flown internationally, and this trip I do not want to risk checking any luggage as I’ll only be in Utah for four days.

Now what to pack? What should I wear?

Slightly larger minor panic attack.

Others attending the conference (including Thrift Me Pretty’s Stasia Savasuk) have been very reassuring about not worrying about what to wear, but I can’t help it…t’s what I do on the daily!

I almost always overthink my outfits, have been known to over-pack, and now I’m trying to fit it all into a carry-on. This should be interesting…

March 20, 2014

Something New: Women’s Leadership Conference

I had great first day at the Vermont Women in Higher Education Women’s Leadership Conference. The keynote was empowering, the session was inspiring, the clothing swap was a major win for me and yoga was the perfect way to end the day!

This is not my first conference by any means, but this is my first time attending one geared towards women, and creating opportunity.

Can’t wait for tomorrow and to share my experience with you all…but for now, check out this video of the keynote speaker from another talk she gave.

And check out the tweed blazer I scored at the clothing swap!

Have you ever attended a conference? What was you favorite thing about it? Did anything really hit close to home and stick with you? If so, comment!